SALT AND PEPPER SHRIMP, IRIS

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Love, these at Hoe Toy Chop Suey in Chicago, this comes pretty close to their version, they've been there since I was a child, and continue to draw crowds. I figured since I eat so many, I could do my wallet a favor and make my own, lol!!

Provided by iris mccall @irislynn

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) szechwan peppercorns
1 teaspoon(s) sugar
1 pound(s) peeled jumbo shrimp
2 tablespoon(s) peanut oil
1 teaspoon(s) ginger, fresh grated
3 clove(s) garlic, crushed
- green onions for garnish

Steps:

  • Finely grind the salt, pepper, and peppercorns in a spice grinder or with a motar and pestle.
  • Rinse shrimp under cold running water, pat dry and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in preheated skillet or wok if you have one. Add the shrimp, chili, ginger and garlic and stir fry for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through and have changed color.
  • Add the salt and pepper mixture to the wok and stir fry for 1 minute longer.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the onions and serve immediately. NOTE: You can ditch the rice and serve as an appetizer with shrimp crackers also.

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